Marlins outfielder Austin Kearns to be kept overnight in hospital for more tests on his heart

Marlins outfielder Austin Kearns will be kept overnight at the University of Miami hospital after being admitted Sunday because of an irregular heartbeat.

Kearns was sent to the hospital after complaining about a rapid heartbeat when he arrived at Marlins Park before the game against the Phillies.

“He’s resting well,” manager Mike Redmond said after the Marlins’ 2-1 loss. “I think they’re still doing some tests on him. But it looks like everything is fine for now. We’ll probably know more tomorrow.”

Kearns was in the lineup in right field before being scratched.

Players were making plans after the game to visit Kearns.

“He’s a leader in the clubhouse plus he’s a standout guy and a good teammate,” said reliever John Rauch, who played with Kearns from 2006-08 in Washington.

Pitcher Kevin Slowey said the disappointment of Sunday’s loss and a 2-10 start was put into perspective.

“Our season may not be how we want it to be as we look at it right now but I think we have some bigger things to worry about,” Slowey said.

“We’re very fortunate to have Mike Redmond as our manager at this moment,” he said. “I think the way he leads by example, the way that he comes in here and says, ‘look, I’m coming back tomorrow, I’m going to be here tomorrow, we have another game, let’s keep going.’

“The way that he leads is exemplary.”

Slowey did not get a decision Sunday after pitching 5.1 innings and allowing nine hits and a run. He has a 2.04 ERA in three starts this season and is 0-2.

“You look at our record and it may be a little bit misleading,” Slowey said. “We were in every (game). I for one believe that things will turn around.”

NORMAN BERMAN FEATURED AT JACKIE ROBINSON DAY

Norman Berman of West Palm Beach and the the ball boy on Jackie Robinson’s 1947 Brooklyn Dodgers team, will throw out the first pitch on Monday, which is Jackie Robinson Day around baseball.

Berman, 84, will be part of the festivities for the Marlins-Nationals game. Every player will be wearing Robinson’s number 42, which has been retired by the league.